Specialist Rail Trainer (Structures)

You’ll connect Queensland. We’ll connect you to an amazing career.

Queensland Rail stands on the foundation of true connection, encompassing the relationships we foster within our teams and the communities we serve across the state. For over 150 years, we've been instrumental in linking people and places, and now we invite you to contribute to our proud legacy and shape a brighter, sustainable future.

Learn more about Queensland Rail’s purpose, people, and progress – watch our short video here.

Your Opportunity

Queensland Rail are currently recruiting a Specialist Rail Trainer - Structures to join our Asset Training Delivery team in a fulltime permanent position. This position can be based out of any of our QLD depots, however, will involve frequent travel to North QLD and Regional Depots.

In this position you will prepare and deliver technical specialist rail training and associated assessment (both classroom and field-based) and support activities to ensure employees and contractors are safe, competent to perform their role, and compliant with legislative, regulatory and enterprise requirements.

Key Responsibility:

• Deliver training and assessments aligned with competency frameworks, qualifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute technical expertise to the design and maintenance of compliant learning resources.
• Assess learner competency using approved methods and report outcomes to relevant bodies.
• Maintain accurate training and assessment records in LMS and other systems.
• Promote modern learning practices, including the 70:20:10 model and innovative solutions.
• Foster strong relationships with managers and learners to support continuous learning.
• Maintain professional and industry competence as a trainer and Structures Inspector.

About you:

• Hold a Certificate II in Rail Structures and Certificate III in Civil Construction.
• Experienced in timber bridgework; rail experience is desirable.
• Skilled in planning and delivering effective training aligned with compliance and client needs.
• Strong knowledge of Structures within the rail industry.
• Excellent interpersonal, consultation, and problem-solving skills.
• Well-organised with the ability to implement training and assessment plans effectively.
• Knowledgeable in AQTF, adult learning principles, and RTO training processes.
• Proficient in using PC applications, corporate databases, and records management systems. 

For further information, please read the Position Description click here

Benefits that Count

All that Queensland Rail achieves each day relies on the hard work and talent of our teams. 

That’s why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best, to view some of our amazing benefits, please click on this link

Sounds great! What’s next?

Your journey matters. Make it with us.

Please apply to Specialist Rail Trainer - Structures via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) 23rd October 2025.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce 

At Queensland Rail we are 1TEAM and our diverse workforce enables us to connect communities every day.  We are committed to building inclusive and respectful workplaces for all our people, strengthened by our diversity and encourage applications from First Nations Peoples, all genders, those from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ community and people with disability, of all ages and backgrounds. 

We strive to provide a barrier free and equitable recruitment experience.  

If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact Theresa via the phone number or email below. 

Applicants for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing if progressed through the recruitment processes. The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric assessment, pre-employment health assessment and background checks that might also include criminal history and credit checks. For roles that have pre-employment qualifications, QR will also be required to do formal qualification verification processes to ensure qualifications align to QR's requirements.   

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Theresa with your specific enquiry via Theresa.dickson@qr.com.au   Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.